I'm powerless over shoes and my life has become unmanageable.

[Critters2]

Don't really care about clothes much. I buy most of mine at resale shops, and dress pretty simply. It's shoes that I find myself buying. I try to justify it by saying I'm veg*n and try to buy American, or at least not sweatshop made. So, when I find a good pair of American made synthetic shoes, I MUST buy them. I may never find another pair!

Most recent purchase: New Balance 497s on clearance sale for $50.

http://www.aperfectdealer.com/cgi-local/SoftCart.exe/scstore/p-W497WW.html?L+scstore+tzzm1247ff23a623

And, of course, I'll wear them until they fall apart...or until I find another such bargain.

It's true. I'm addicted.

[LeftyMom]

1. That's a good deal for American made New Balance shoes.

I can usually find a pair for about that price at the Nordstrom Rack, which is nice because I don't have to pay for shipping or worry that they may not fit when they arrive.

[Critters2]

2. It really is a good deal.

And I've had enough New Balance that I know their 7 fits me. The shipping wasn't too bad, either. Most of the shoe places around here only sell Chinese-made. We don't have a Nordstrom's or other better department stores. It's mostly Payless, Famous Footwear, that sort of thing. There is one locally-owned shoe store, but they pride themselves on selling nothing that isn't leather :eyes:. I did special-order a pair of New Balance through them last year. to support a local business. But the whole thing about only selling leather is irritating. So, I buy 'em online.

[LeftyMom]

3. I know I need a 9 1/2, but depending on the style I might need

the extra wide or just the wide. That depends, so I prefer to try them on and see.

[Critters2]

4. Makes sense. I'm a 7 medium width. In this, as in so many things,

I'm just not that interesting. It's nice to be able to order things as I can. But it makes sense in your case to be able to try them on. It'd be a real pain around here, though.

[Kali]

5. do I recall you are 5' 2"?

jeebus girl you got the feets! I go barefoot a lot and hate shoes (see my last post re scorpion) but I take a 10 or bigger, womens (mostly buy mens) but I'm taller.

[LeftyMom]

6. I know! Everybody growing up told me I'd be tall,

because both of my parents are on the tall side (mom is 5'7", Dad is 6' even) and my feet were enormous. I was about the right size for my age group until eleven or so, then everybody else had another growth spurt or two and I didn't. On the upside, if bad eighties outfits from 5-7-9 ever come back into style, my clothes from junior high would still fit.

Plus my feet grew when I was pregnant. I went from an 8 1/2 or 9 wide to a 9 1/2, and it wasn't water because they never did get smaller afterward. I suppose my kid will have to be an only child because if that happens again I'd have to start special ordering shoes.

My best friend wears a 10 or so (she also mostly buys mens shoes) but she's 5"11".

[hobbit709]

7. My wife is 5'2"

but her feet are little bitty things. She wears a kids 3, adult shoes are almost impossible for her to find

[Kali]

8. kids 3s!!!!????

sounds like somebody didn't stir the feet mix when they were dishing out her and LeftyMom's batter!

[Shell Beau]

9. I am terrible about clothes and shoes. It is a true sickness.

And now I go crazy over baby girl clothes. Someone stop me! :P

[Critters2]

10. If I had a baby, she would have the best collection of shoes

this side of Imelda Marcos!! It's just as well I'm not responsible for another human being.

Btw, it's time for a new baby pic. I haven't "awww"ed lately. :)

[Shell Beau]

11. You know I will be posting some more any minute!

:P

[SteppingRazor]

12. Try Simple Shoes!

http://www.simpleshoes.com/

The shoe's made of hemp, the sole is made of recycled tires, the laces are made of recycled plastic bottles, and they're made right here in America. O8)

[MrCoffee]

13. I love Simples

Love love love them.

[kentauros]

14. I'm always looking for other hemp shoes

and found this link the other day: http://www.pegasusshoes.com/L_Car_Tire_P7229C29.cfm

[Critters2]

15. Update: the new shoes have arrived (that was quick!),

and they are comfy!!! Walked the beag in 'em, and they feel great. Wonder what shoes I should buy next.